Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d7 (d4·2)
c9-16993Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20. Rxd7+ Ke8 21. Rxe7+ Kd8 22. Nxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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